A couple of snaps.....

[Lisa]

not really worthy of the bird and wildlife forums, but I was rather pleased with these. I took them through the window using the 300 f4 and TC17EII at ISO 500 and the D200. All handheld and I was really checking for sharpness.

http://www.pbase.com/sunny713/image/74956780.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/sunny713/image/74956855.jpg

With a 4 year old running around, I don't get to get out too often so I have to settle for what's flying/running around the yard ;)

Thanks for looking:biggrin:

[bobber]

Steady hands and a sharp lens...well done!

[samuelwil]

Very nice snaps Lisa! The Jay look's like it has a plan. Sam:coo3l: :coo3l:

[Lisa]

Steady hands and a sharp lens...well done!

Thanks, bobber! I am pretty pleased. I realized I couldn't be a wildlife shooter because a hawk had earlier scattered all the birds. When I looked out the window to see what the commotion was about, I was mortified to see he had caught a bird in the middle of the SNOWY/WHITE yard...ugh! It was peppered with blood and feathers....I'll just stick to little snaps out the windwo, thank you ;)

Very nice snaps Lisa! The Jay look's like it has a plan. Sam:coo3l: :coo3l:

Sam, I was really trying to get the little guy to scare the blue jays so I could practice taking BIF pics. At 4 years old, he doesn't do a DARNED thing I tell him to do. Thank you!

[MGlennn]

Nice ones Lisa :) These are pretty sharp...steady hands !!

[Lisa]

Hey, thanks Mike! I was pleased to say the least. I was a little worred about this combo, but I'm gearing up for my trip to MN. Starting early ;)

[Harv]

I've seen far to much of your work to ever pay attention to you saying 'not worthy'. BS. Keep them coming, lady.

[Lisa]

I've seen far to much of your work to ever pay attention to you saying 'not worthy'. BS. Keep them coming, lady.

Now.....who's good for who's ego ;) Thanks, Harv. I wish I could take pics like you guys and gals do in that forum, but sadly, that will not be the case. I do, however, like to see what everyone else is able to accomplish......maybe one day I can get the little guy to actually do what I ask and scare a bird into my line of focus ;)

[Bobby]

excellent captures Lisa, if this is hand held through a window you have done exceptionally well. I love the smorgasboard set out for the Jay. I'm surprised there isn't a bluejay version of a fist fight trying to get at this. Wonderful squirrel portrait.

[Joe F.N.]

Lisa you nailed both of them right on. Good sharpness but I especially appreciate you taking the second one just for me. Well you did, didn't you?

[Rudi]

I disagree! I think they're more than worthy of their proper forums! Nicely done, Lisa. Looks like you're enjoying the new camera body! :)

[Mao]

Zack, oh Zack....come here boy.....go make that jay fly.

There's your answer Lisa. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Nice snaps.

[Ann]

Super shots Lisa! Pretty darn steady holding that camera and lens!
ps.. next time tie the 4 year old around a tree! Works great, just ask Keith! LOL

[Kevin]

These look nice and sharp to me, Lisa! Nice job.

[Lisa]

excellent captures Lisa, if this is hand held through a window you have done exceptionally well. I love the smorgasboard set out for the Jay. I'm surprised there isn't a bluejay version of a fist fight trying to get at this. Wonderful squirrel portrait.

Thank you! Bobby, you hit the nail on the head. I did have a couple coming at the feeder, but neither I nor the camera knew which to focus on first...so they were both OOF;)

Lisa you nailed both of them right on. Good sharpness but I especially appreciate you taking the second one just for me. Well you did, didn't you?
;) Joe, you know I did!!! ;)


I disagree! I think they're more than worthy of their proper forums! Nicely done, Lisa. Looks like you're enjoying the new camera body! :)

Rudi! Thank you! I will wait until I have something REALLY good to put into those forums....I try EVERY day. I may surprise you guys one day ;)

Zack, oh Zack....come here boy.....go make that jay fly.

There's your answer Lisa. :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Nice snaps.

Mao! :biglaugh: :biglaugh: The birds are used to Zack....the squirrels, that's another story. They taunt him, but he moves pretty darned quick sometimes.

Super shots Lisa! Pretty darn steady holding that camera and lens!
ps.. next time tie the 4 year old around a tree! Works great, just ask Keith! LOL

lmao; lmao; lmao; devil1; I've thought of that several times :arghh: but I think I'd be the one wrapped around the tree when I was done ;) He is a devil1;

These look nice and sharp to me, Lisa! Nice job.

Thank you, Kev! Still working on my portraits but I kind of miss my 85mm f1.4 which I hope comes back from Nikon VERY soon. In the meantime, I'll chase birds ;)

[Keith]

I think you dont give yourself enough credit, I think these are more than worthy , great job!! :) Understand as well 1.7 can be a bit of achallenge, then add in shooting through glass and still come out with these results, kudos!! keep them coming

[Lisa]

I think you dont give yourself enough credit, I think these are more than worthy , great job!! :) Understand as well 1.7 can be a bit of achallenge, then add in shooting through glass and still come out with these results, kudos!! keep them coming

LOL; lmao; lmao; Nothing like bringing the bird forum to a screeching halt....we go from flying birds to one on a bird feeder.....and only half of one at that;) Thank you for the encouragement, as I am waiting till I get one to WOW you:p Minnesota will give me my best chance ;)